Discover this storybook two-story home on a private, picturesque lot in the Minnetonka Mills neighborhood. Built in 1946, this 4-bedroom home offers an enchanting setting complete with a white picket fence, mature trees, perennial gardens, and a spacious front porch. Inside, an expansive open-concept main level welcomes you with beautiful wide-plank floors, white enameled trim and built-ins, and a versatile layout that includes a bedroom, ¾ bathroom, spacious living room, and a family room with coffered ceilings and a fireplace. The dining area flows into a wonderful sun room with vaulted plank ceilings overlooking the backyard. The sun-soaked kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, including a newer dishwasher, granite counters, and a subway tile backsplash, and sits conveniently adjacent to a mudroom and side-door entrance. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, including a large primary suite with a stunning bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, clawfoot tub, and double vanity. The partially finished lower level offers a spacious entertainment/amusement room plus an abundance of storage space, and the two-car detached garage includes a large workspace at the back. Enjoy convenient access to 494 and a variety of shopping and dining options along Minnetonka Blvd and Shady Oak Road. This is a special opportunity to enjoy privacy, space, and modern updates in an outstanding location!
A bit east of 494 off Minnetonka Blvd runs Plymouth Road. This quiet, neighborhood street is lined with picturesque homes situated well back on large green lots with old growth trees. Halfway down this tree lined street is a custom white picket fence that gives way to a winding stone walkway leading to the front door of 3540 Plymouth Road. This 4 bed/2 bath stunning home greets you with an open floor plan including all new wide plank wood floors, refrigerator, dishwasher and Bose sound system; not to be outdone by a sun filled dining area, mudroom and built in cabinets. The 3 bedroom second level includes a Primary Suite & Bath with current heated floors, walk in shower, claw foot bath and double vanity. Lower lever entertainment and laundry holds a 2020 80 gallon water heater and efficiency furnace with humidifier. The heated detached garage with separate large workspace easily sits on a nearly 1 acre huge yard. Walk to parks and restaurants on any day with your newly found friends.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4598005
Oct 1, 2015
Sold
$407,500
$162/sq ft
Aug 5, 2015
Contingent
—
Jul 11, 2015
Price Changed
$439,000
$174/sq ft
Jun 6, 2015
Price Changed
$469,000
$186/sq ft
May 14, 2015
Listed
$500,000
$198/sq ft
+13
Offering this picture-perfect charmer in the heart of Minnetonka. Complete, high quality renovation inside & out. Some furniture included w generous offer. Meticulous 1A yard, great neighborhood & location, mins to I-394 & 494 & major retail. Turn Key!
Public Records
Jul 1, 1996
Sold
$150,200
$60/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1184796
May 24, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 1996
Listed
$154,900
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,271 (+10.1%)
$213,400 + $467,100
$680,500
2025
$8,420 (+5.4%)
$213,400 + $439,800
$653,200
2024
$7,986 (+27.0%)
$213,400 + $430,500
$643,900
2023
$6,291 (+1.9%)
$213,400 + $317,400
$530,800
2022
$6,172 (+7.2%)
$194,000 + $296,400
$490,400
2021
$5,755 (+1.3%)
$184,000 + $278,800
$462,800
2020
$5,681 (+7.3%)
$184,000 + $248,900
$432,900
2019
$5,293 (+10.4%)
2018
$4,794 (−9.3%)
2017
$5,285 (+55.0%)
2015
$3,409 (−8.9%)
2014
$3,743 (+5.3%)
2013
$3,556 (+0.9%)
2012
$3,525
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
1.75
Lot width
101 ft.
Lot depth
314 ft.
Lot size
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,857
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,857
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hennepin County
APN
15 117 22 41 0045
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
Mar 30, 2026 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Sep 4, 2024 • Final
Building
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Minnetonka, MN • 55305
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Minnetonka. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3540 Plymouth Rd
$700,963
$1,963 over list price of $699K
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